Obituaries

Truman Winton HoltJune 1, 1936 - October 26, 2013

BYRDSTOWN--Truman Winton Holt, better known as "Tish", 77, 2301 Harrison Rd., Byrdstown passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born June 1, 1936 in Pickett Co. to the late Ambrose and Avo Sells Holt. Mr. Holt was a member of the Bloomington Christian Church, member of the Byrdstown Masonic Lodge #496, factory employer and farmer. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Nena Holt; one sister, Mary Presley. Survivors include three daughters, Hilda Guffey and husband Tommy of Albany, KY., Christie Chambers and husband Mike of Byrdstown and Melissa Smith and husband, Faron of St. Cloud., FL; one son, Eddie Holt and wife Connie of Byrdstown; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 at Bloomington Christian Church with Bro. Randy Penwell and Bro. Benny Hackler officiating and burial at Vann's Branch (Government) Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 at Brown Funeral Chapel. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel.